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Method

Heat a large frying pan on a high heat and season the chicken. Add the olive oil to the pan, then the chicken. Brown for about 5 mins on each side, remove onto a plate, then set aside.

Lower the heat to medium. In the remaining fat, fry the onions for 3 mins, then add the garlic and saffron. Cook for 3-4 mins more. Add the Sherry, then simmer for 3-5 mins until syrupy.

Put the chicken leg pieces back into the pan, tip in the stock, thyme and raisins, cover, then gently cook on a low heat for 20 mins. Add the breast meat and any juices left on the plate, simmer for 10 mins more until cooked through and the sauce in the pan has reduced.

While the chicken is cooking, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Scatter the pine nuts over a baking sheet, then roast for 10 mins until golden and toasted. Once the chicken has cooked through, season to taste, scatter with pine nuts and parsley, then serve with rice.

Recipe Tip

Know-how

If you can’t get to
a butcher, why not
try jointing your
own chicken? Or, buy a pack of
two chicken legs
and a pack of two
breasts, then cut
the legs into
drumsticks and
thighs and the
breasts in half.

Comments, questions and tips

Loved this recipe, very easy to make but I would use less oil as there is quite a lot of fat from the chicken and I will use more raisins and a bit more seasoning next time. Will definitely make again.
Wasn't able to rate but would give it five.

AyshaC

18th Apr, 2014

3.8

Extremely tasty meal. Omitted the sherry and served with bulgar wheat.

Lay Di

18th Feb, 2013

5.05

the rating possibility is disabled, but I'd give it 5 stars

Lay Di

18th Feb, 2013

5.05

Really a great dish! Took coriander instead of parsley and served it with saffron rice. We couldn't stop eating and ate the extra portion for the freezer.

reidynicola

18th Feb, 2012

4.05

Delicious recipe. Chicken was succulent and fell off the bone. Although I had to cook for longer than specified. Dish was sweet which suited my guests and I, but may be too much for some. I would cook this again.

Lay Di

5th Jan, 2012

5.05

Very nice dish, I added some chili.

kjbutche

24th Aug, 2010

Quite unusual flavours. I liked it, but husband wasn't keen. The worst thing was that after eating this I got thoroughly unpleasant 'pine mouth' (google it). I shall be avoiding pine nuts in future.

sieboy

6th Aug, 2009

5.05

This was really nice and i will do it again.

vickpole

30th Jul, 2009

3.05

This was easy to cook but was disappointing as the flavours were not punchy enough for me. Husband and kids liked it but i'll not do this again.

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